Man wanted for murder in SC charged in Monroe for DWI, child abuse: Police

MONROE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A wanted murderer out of South Carolina was arrested for multiple charges after a traffic stop including DWI and child abuse, according to the Monroe Police Department.

On Tuesday, July 2, officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle with an expired license plate at 801 W. Roosevelt Blvd.

During the stop, the officer noticed the driver was impaired from alcohol and driving with a suspended license. There were also minor children in the car at the time, officials said.

The driver was identified as 25-year-old Jamison Jashawn Chambers who was wanted for murder out of Chesterfield County, South Carolina. He had wanted fugitive warrants including failing to appear on charges of murder, possessing a weapon during a violent crime and armed robbery. The officer also found a concealed weapon while she was arresting the suspect.

Chambers was arrested and booked into the Union County Detention Center without bond for a variety of charges including:

• Carrying a concealed weapon
• Driving while impaired
• Child abuse
• Possession of marijuana up to 0.5 ounces
• Expired registration/tag
• Expired inspection

Authorities say Chambers was also served with the fugitive warrants.

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